HB 2244

Abstract

Amends the Counties Code, the Mechanics Lien Act, and the Labor Storage Lien Act. Provides that certain fees charged by the county recorder are the maximum fees that may be collected from any officer, agency, department, or other instrumentality of the State. Provides that the county board may, however, by ordinance, increase these fees and collect the increased fees from all persons and entities other than officers, agencies, and other instrumentalities of the State if the increase is justified by an acceptable cost study showing that the fees allowed are not sufficient to cover the costs of providing each service, program, or activity. Provides that a statement of the costs of providing each service, program, and activity must be prepared by the county board and that all supporting documents are public records and subject to public examination and audit. Provides that all direct and indirect costs may be included in the determination of the costs of each service, program, and activity.